Reupholstered My GSX Seat

[CurtisGSX]

My 97 GSX got a crack in the seat recently so I decided to reupholster it. I think it turned out very nice.

 

[Dr Honda]

I see a bump from the old strap.... did you put it over your old cover?

 

[Spimothy Leary]

i see a bump in the middle as well...

but I think it looks great !

 

[CurtisGSX]

I see a bump from the old strap.... did you put it over your old cover?

The old cover was removed. That is a small crease that could not be avoided. When the old seat cover cracked/ripped it left a mark in the foam.

i see a bump in the middle as well...

but I think it looks great !

Thanks

 

[Jetskigoodies]

Now all you need to do is stencil on the seadoo.

Here is a link on how to do it

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...encil-your-vinyl-parts-Step-by-step-Pictorial

 

[CurtisGSX]

Now all you need to do is stencil on the seadoo.

Here is a link on how to do it

http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...encil-your-vinyl-parts-Step-by-step-Pictorial

Thanks, I read that thread last week when I first joined. Great way to give a seat skin/cover that oem look.

 

[Dr Honda]

The old cover was removed. That is a small crease that could not be avoided. When the old seat cover cracked/ripped it left a mark in the foam.

Yep... that happens. But... it does look good!!

 

[CurtisGSX]

Yep... that happens. But... it does look good!!

I think that I could possibly use some marine silicone to fill the crack in the foam... Might try it when I have some time to redo it.

 

[Crofoot50]

I think that I could possibly use some marine silicone to fill the crack in the foam... Might try it when I have some time to redo it.

Looks Great ! Good Job

 

[1996 bomb]

That looks factory new. How did you work the wrinkles out of it? I've redone many boats and always had a wrinkle here or there. Did you use a heat gun or something?

Again that looks amazing!!

 

[CurtisGSX]

Looks Great ! Good Job

Thanks

That looks factory new. How did you work the wrinkles out of it? I've redone many boats and always had a wrinkle here or there. Did you use a heat gun or something?

Again that looks amazing!!

I would recommend a cover that is pre molded/sewn for most do it yourselfers. They are much easier to put on, although they do cost a lot more. I started with a piece of marine vinyl (non molded/sewn) which is much more difficult. Then it was cut in the basic shape of the seat. After that the cover was left in the sun for 1-2hrs to make it more easy to work with and stretch. After that it takes a lot of patience and trial and error.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

The trick is at first only use a staple every couple inches and be prepared to remove some later.

I start by putting a staple in the middle of each side. I will then work one side towards the back only popping in a few staples. Do not go crazy with the staples yet. I will then move to the other side and work towards the back stretching the material as I go. When you have wrinkles you need to work them out as you go. If you wait until the end you will have a tough time removing them. After I have the back wrinkle free then I move back to the middle and go towards the front. Do not be afraid to remove previous staples. When you have the cover form fitted then go over it with a bunch of staples

 

[CurtisGSX]

Here's a couple more photos that I took today.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

Is that marine grade vinyl? It looks like it has a weird grain.

 

[CurtisGSX]

Is that marine grade vinyl? It looks like it has a weird grain.

Yes it is naugahyde marine vinyl.